1966, Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass went to number one on the album chart with What Now My Love, setting a new American record with four albums in the Top Ten. The other three were; South of the Border, Going Places and Whipped Cream and Other Delights. 1966, The Who appear at South Pier in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. 1966, Percy Sledge started a two … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 28
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Today in Rock History – May 25
1965, Blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, Sonny Boy Williamson died in his sleep. Van Morrison, Aerosmith, The Who, The Animals, Yardbirds, and Moody Blues all covered his songs. According to the Led Zeppelin biography Hammer of the Gods, touring the UK in the 60's, Sonny Boy set his hotel room on fire while trying to cook a rabbit in a coffee percolator. 1965, … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 25
Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 10
Hosted by Bart Shore. This week's Psychedelic Time Warp is a generic show with music from the Beatles, Ventures, Smashing Pumpkins, the Doors, Pink Floyd, U2, Pearl Jam, Elvis Costello, the Rolliing Stones, Faces, Traffic, Talking Heads, The Grateful Dead, the Who, Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and David Bowie. Plus rarities from 13th Floor Elevators and Kak. Comedy from … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 10
Today in Rock History – May 20
1965, The Who performed at Town Hall in Kidderminster, West Midlands, England. 1966, Bob Dylan and The Band played at the ABC Theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland. Some members of the audience were unhappy with Dylan "going electric," and attempted to overpower the band by playing their own harmonicas. 1966, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of the Who grew tired of waiting for … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – May 20
Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 29
Hosted by Bart Shore. The show features live music from the Who, Talking Heads, CSNY, U2, Frank Zappa, Grateful Dead, covers from Todd Rundgren and BTO. Also Elton John, Aliota Haynes & Jeremiah, Steely Dan, Queen, Genesis, the Doors, Radiohead, Hendrix, the Moody Blues, and more. Hear comedy from Monty Python and Rodney Dangerfield. For a list of stations … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 29